At a glance
Average net price
$16,715
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
49.7%
Admission rate
89%
Undergrad size
2,909
In-state tuition
$10,220
Out-of-state tuition
$25,814
Cost of attendance
$27,056
Median earnings (10y)
$55,493
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 21
- Retention
- 69.3%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (37%), health (16%), stem (16%).
- STEM16%
- Health16%
- Business8%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences37%
- Trades & services9%
- Social sciences21.6%~630 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Health professions15.7%~455 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Computer science8.7%~253 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business7.7%~224 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology7.1%~206 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education7.0%~203 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts5.9%~171 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~157 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~117 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~107 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~85 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication2.8%~82 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering1.3%~39 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.1%~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.1%~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 246 | $70,789 | $22,750 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 157 | $27,756 | $24,904 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 133 | $37,978 | $26,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 126 | $32,195 | $28,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 117 | $42,494 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 114 | $70,300 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 86 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 80 | — | $24,875 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 72 | $31,984 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 63 | $45,000 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 58 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 52 | $22,423 | $26,875 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 51 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 50 | $26,451 | $27,000 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 50 | $49,533 | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 48 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 47 | $58,995 | $23,750 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 44 | $38,155 | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. | Bachelor's | 44 | $29,675 | $25,000 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology. | Bachelor's | 42 | $19,865 | $19,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | $30,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 37 | $41,631 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 36 | $53,431 | $21,500 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. | Master's | 35 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 29 | $27,503 | $25,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 28 | $28,266 | $26,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 28 | $21,802 | $24,834 |
| Education, General. | Graduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 23 | $86,366 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 21 | $27,533 | $24,309 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 20 | $32,799 | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 19 | $27,507 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University is a mid-sized institution located in Frostburg, Maryland, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,909 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Health professions, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Frostburg State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $16,715 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $10,220 for in-state students and $25,814 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $27,056 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 49.7%, a average completion outcome. 69.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $55,493 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Frostburg State University confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Health professions, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (37% of credentials), health (16% of credentials), stem (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Frostburg State University accepts 89% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 21.
Location & campus
Set in Frostburg, Maryland (town), Frostburg State University draws students from across Maryland and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Frostburg State University
Q.How much does Frostburg State University cost?
The average net price at Frostburg State University is $16,715 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $27,056.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Frostburg State University?
Frostburg State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 49.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Frostburg State University?
Frostburg State University admits 89% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Frostburg State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Frostburg State University graduate earns $55,493 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Frostburg State University?
Published tuition is $10,220 in-state and $25,814 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Frostburg State University located?
Frostburg State University is located in Frostburg, Maryland (ZIP 21532).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Frostburg State University at their official website.